𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
The Kingdom of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, participated in the 42nd ICAO Assembly held in Montreal, Canada, from 23 September to 3 October 2025. During the Assembly, Lesotho and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held a bilateral meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to modernize Lesotho’s civil aviation sector. Discussions […]
MADAGASCAR BEGINS TENURE AS SADC CHAIR OF MINISTERS
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from Tuesday August 12 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar to deliberate on key programmes, policies, and initiatives. The above pillars are aimed at: Deepening regional integration, Strengthening peace and security and Fostering inclusive economic growth. This year’s Council is being held under the […]
GUTERRES PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR LESOTHO’S DEVELOPMENT
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, alongside Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, unveiled the names of two roads connecting Botha-Bothe with South Africa at a ceremony held on Friday at Ha Mabine. The event saw Guterres inaugurating a five-kilometer stretch of road from Ha Mabine to Marakabei, now named after him, while a […]
MPITI-SEHLABATHEBE FUELS SEHLABATHEBE’S ECONOMIC BOOM
The newly completed 91-kilometer Mpiti-Sehlabathebe road, now named the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway, is poised to drive economic transformation in the region. This critical road connects Qacha’s Nek to the scenic Sehlabathebe National Park (SNP), unlocking fresh economic opportunities, boosting tourism, and laying the foundation for thriving local businesses. Since its completion in March 2024, the […]
LESOTHO HOPES FOCAC TO BEAR FRUITFUL RESULTS
With only two days left before the official launch of the much anticipated Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) hosted in Beijing, Lesotho hopes it addresses major issues like infrastructure. This is according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport MrMatjato Moteane , who is among Prime Minister Mr Sam Matekane’s delegation. He […]
ROAD FUND APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE CEO
Road Fund has appointed Mrs ‘Mats’epang Sekhokoane as the new Chief Executive Officer on a five-year contractual basis. She comes in as the fourth and first female CEO of Road Fund. One of the members of the board of directors for Road Fund Mr Mocheta Makara outlined that the CEO is entrusted with the responsibility […]
GOVERNMENT APPLAUDED ON ROAD MAINTENANCE
With the ongoing road maintenance that the government of Lesotho has engaged in parts of the Maseru City, some citizens have voiced their satisfaction on these developments. Speaking in an interview with LENA, Mr.Teboho Moiloa said that maintaining the road infrastructure is crucial for ensuring safety and efficient transportation networks. He added that regular road […]
MOSHOESHOE I AIRPORT GETS ATTENTION
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has decided to implement the Moshoeshoe I airport Master Plan instead of hiring another consultant. In an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA), the Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Matjato Moteane, on responding to the question on the progress of the master plan of the airport, […]
MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY IN SNOW
Motorists are urged to be patient and drive slowly as much as they can as the snow continues to fall. Road Safety Officer Mr Setsoto Putsoa appealed to motorists in an interview with LENA, to increase their following distances enough so that they could have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead of them. […]
MMB HANDS OVER ALCOHOL EVIDENT CENTER TRUCK
The Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB), in collaboration with stakeholders, continue to promote responsible alcohol consumption and road safety in Lesotho. As part of their efforts, they handed over an Alcohol Evident Center Truck to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to enhance enforcement of liquor laws and regulations. On behalf of the Country Director of […]
